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Can I get ear piercings while on Accutane? I just started 40mg of Myorisan once a day.

I'll be finished in five months. I really want to get my ears pierced, but I don't know if I can.

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Dr. Amy Y. Paul, DO, FAAD
Dr. Amy Y. Paul, DO, FAAD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Aug 21, 2018
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